Chapter XXII. A victim of treachery. Practice Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper
by Mark Twain — tap or click to flip
Practice Quiz: Chapter XXII. A victim of treachery.
What mocking title do the outlaws initially give Edward?
King Foo-foo the First.
What provokes Edward to strike Hugo with a cudgel?
Hugo steps on Edward's toes a third time as a deliberate petty harassment.
Why does Edward easily defeat Hugo in the cudgel fight?
Edward has been trained by Europe's finest masters in single-stick, quarter-staff, and swordsmanship.
What new title does Edward earn after defeating Hugo?
King of the Game-Cocks, a name honoring his fighting spirit.
What decree does the gang issue about Edward's old nickname?
They decree banishment for anyone who utters the name "King Foo-foo the First."
How does Edward respond when sent to an unwatched kitchen to steal?
He comes out empty-handed and tries to rouse the housemates against the thieves.
What happens when Edward is sent with a tinker to work?
He refuses to work, threatens the tinker with his own soldering-iron, and tries to escape.
What does Edward dream about each night while captive?
He dreams of sitting on his throne and being master again, which makes each morning's awakening more bitter.
What are Hugo's two revenge plans against Edward?
First, to put a "clime" (artificial sore) on Edward's leg and force him to beg. Second, to frame Edward for a crime and betray him to the law.
What is a "clime" in the cant language of the beggars?
An artificially created sore made from unslaked lime, soap, and iron rust, used to elicit pity and alms from passersby.
How is a clime created according to the chapter's description?
A paste of unslaked lime, soap, and iron rust is spread on leather and bound to the leg; it eats the skin, then blood is rubbed on and dried to create a dark, repulsive appearance.
Who stops Hugo and the tinker from applying the clime?
Yokel, the former farmer who had previously denounced England's unjust laws, intervenes and strips off the poultice.
What "promotion" does the Ruffler give Edward after the clime incident?
The Ruffler promotes Edward from begging to stealing, considering him worthy of "something higher and better."
Why is Hugo pleased that Edward is promoted to stealing?
Hugo believes he can use the situation to get Edward arrested by the law, since Edward will surely refuse or bungle the task.
What does Hugo steal from the passing woman?
A fat package carried in a basket.
How does Hugo frame Edward for the theft?
He snatches the bundle, wraps it in an old blanket, and thrusts it into Edward's hands before disappearing around a corner.
What does Edward do with the stolen bundle?
He throws it on the ground, but the blanket falls away just as the woman arrives with a crowd, and she seizes his wrist.
Who rescues Edward from the angry crowd at the chapter's end?
Miles Hendon arrives, strikes the blacksmith's arm with the flat of his sword, and orders the crowd to let the law handle it.
What is Edward's reaction upon seeing Miles Hendon?
He rushes to Miles's side and exclaims, "Thou hast lagged sorely, but thou comest in good season, now, Sir Miles; carve me this rabble to rags!"
What theme does Edward's refusal to beg or steal illustrate?
The theme of inherent identity and worth — Edward's nobility persists regardless of his ragged clothing and circumstances.
How does Twain use dramatic irony in this chapter?
The reader knows Edward is the true king, making the mock titles, forced begging, and theft accusation deeply ironic and poignant.
What social commentary does the clime description provide?
It exposes the elaborate deceptions used in Tudor-era begging culture, drawn from historical sources, and highlights the desperation created by unjust social systems.
How does the chapter's title, "A Victim of Treachery," relate to its events?
It refers to Hugo's betrayal of Edward — framing him for theft and delivering him to the law, despite both being members of the same outlaw band.